MSc Mechanical Engineering Abroad

The United Kingdom is home to some of the world's top-ranked mechanical engineering departments, led by Cambridge, Imperial, and Oxford in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. Most UK MSc Mechanical Engineering programmes take just 1 year (full-time), and the country boasts major aerospace clusters (Bristol, Derby) and automotive hubs (Midlands) offering strong industry placement opportunities.

1. 11.University of CambridgeDepartment of Engineering · Cambridge, EnglandApprox. £36,000 – £42,000 per yearMPhil/MEng: 1 year (full-time)Details
2. 22.Imperial College LondonDepartment of Mechanical Engineering · London, EnglandApprox. £35,000 – £41,000 per yearMSc: 1 year (full-time)Details
3. 33.University of OxfordDepartment of Engineering Science · Oxford, EnglandApprox. £34,000 – £41,000 per yearMSc: 1 year (full-time)Details
4. 44.University College LondonUCL Department of Mechanical Engineering · London, EnglandApprox. £32,000 – £38,000 per yearMSc: 1 year (full-time)Details
5. 55.University of BristolDepartment of Mechanical Engineering · Bristol, EnglandApprox. £30,000 – £35,000 per yearMSc: 1 year (full-time)Details
6. 66.University of ManchesterDepartment of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering · Manchester, EnglandApprox. £29,000 – £34,000 per yearMSc: 1 year (full-time)Details
7. 77.University of SouthamptonFaculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences · Southampton, EnglandApprox. £26,000 – £31,000 per yearMSc: 1 year (full-time)Details
8. 88.University of BathDepartment of Mechanical Engineering · Bath, EnglandApprox. £27,000 – £32,000 per yearMSc: 1 year (full-time)Details
9. 99.University of LeedsSchool of Mechanical Engineering · Leeds, EnglandApprox. £27,000 – £31,000 per yearMSc: 1 year (full-time)Details
10. 1010.University of SheffieldDepartment of Mechanical Engineering · Sheffield, EnglandApprox. £27,000 – £31,000 per yearMSc: 1 year (full-time)Details
11. 1111.University of NottinghamFaculty of Engineering · Nottingham, EnglandApprox. £25,000 – £30,000 per yearMSc: 1 year (full-time)Details
12. 1212.University of BirminghamSchool of Engineering · Birmingham, EnglandApprox. £26,000 – £31,000 per yearMSc: 1 year (full-time)Details
13. 1313.Loughborough UniversitySchool of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering · Loughborough, EnglandApprox. £26,000 – £31,000 per yearMSc: 1 year (full-time)Details
14. 1414.University of StrathclydeDepartment of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering · Glasgow, ScotlandApprox. £24,000 – £29,000 per yearMSc: 1 year (full-time)Details
15. 1515.University of GlasgowJames Watt School of Engineering · Glasgow, ScotlandApprox. £24,000 – £29,000 per yearMSc: 1 year (full-time)Details
16. 1616.University of EdinburghSchool of Engineering · Edinburgh, ScotlandApprox. £27,000 – £32,000 per yearMSc: 1 year (full-time)Details
17. 1717.Cardiff UniversitySchool of Engineering · Cardiff, WalesApprox. £24,000 – £29,000 per yearMSc: 1 year (full-time)Details
18. 1818.University of SurreySchool of Mechanical Engineering Sciences · Guildford, EnglandApprox. £23,000 – £28,000 per yearMSc: 1 year (full-time)Details
19. 1919.Newcastle UniversitySchool of Engineering · Newcastle upon Tyne, EnglandApprox. £24,000 – £29,000 per yearMSc: 1 year (full-time)Details
20. 2020.University of WarwickWMG — Warwick Manufacturing Group · Coventry, EnglandApprox. £29,000 – £35,000 per yearMSc: 1 year (full-time)Details

The United States holds the world's #1 ranked mechanical engineering programme (MIT), which achieves perfect scores for both academic and employer reputation, followed closely by Stanford. The US offers unmatched access to automotive (Michigan), aerospace (Caltech/JPL, USC), and robotics-focused (Carnegie Mellon) engineering hubs.

1. 11.Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyDepartment of Mechanical Engineering · Cambridge, MassachusettsApprox. USD $58,000 – $68,000 per yearMEng/SM: 1 – 2 years (full-time)Details
2. 22.Stanford UniversityDepartment of Mechanical Engineering · Stanford, CaliforniaApprox. USD $60,000 – $70,000 per yearMS: 1 – 2 years (full-time)Details
3. 33.University of California, BerkeleyDepartment of Mechanical Engineering · Berkeley, CaliforniaApprox. USD $50,000 – $60,000 per year for international studentsMS: 1 – 2 years (full-time)Details
4. 44.University of MichiganDepartment of Mechanical Engineering · Ann Arbor, MichiganApprox. USD $50,000 – $60,000 per yearMS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)Details
5. 55.Georgia Institute of TechnologyGeorge W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering · Atlanta, GeorgiaApprox. USD $35,000 – $48,000 per yearMS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)Details
6. 66.California Institute of TechnologyDivision of Engineering and Applied Science · Pasadena, CaliforniaApprox. USD $58,000 – $66,000 per yearMS: 1 – 2 years (full-time)Details
7. 77.University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignDepartment of Mechanical Science and Engineering · Urbana-Champaign, IllinoisApprox. USD $35,000 – $48,000 per year on-campusMS: 1 – 1.5 years (full-time)Details
8. 88.University of Texas at AustinWalker Department of Mechanical Engineering · Austin, TexasApprox. USD $35,000 – $48,000 per year for international students on-campusMS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)Details
9. 99.Cornell UniversitySibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering · Ithaca, New YorkApprox. USD $58,000 – $68,000 per yearMEng/MS: 1 – 1.5 years (full-time)Details
10. 1010.Carnegie Mellon UniversityDepartment of Mechanical Engineering · Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaApprox. USD $58,000 – $68,000 per yearMS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)Details
11. 1111.University of California, Los AngelesSamueli School of Engineering — Mechanical and Aerospace · Los Angeles, CaliforniaApprox. USD $45,000 – $58,000 per year for international studentsMS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)Details
12. 1212.University of Wisconsin–MadisonDepartment of Mechanical Engineering · Madison, WisconsinApprox. USD $30,000 – $42,000 per year for international studentsMS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)Details
13. 1313.Pennsylvania State UniversityDepartment of Mechanical Engineering · University Park, PennsylvaniaApprox. USD $32,000 – $42,000 per year for international studentsMS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)Details
14. 1414.Purdue UniversitySchool of Mechanical Engineering · West Lafayette, IndianaApprox. USD $30,000 – $40,000 per year for international studentsMS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)Details
15. 1515.Ohio State UniversityDepartment of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering · Columbus, OhioApprox. USD $30,000 – $40,000 per year for international studentsMS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)Details
16. 1616.Virginia TechDepartment of Mechanical Engineering · Blacksburg, VirginiaApprox. USD $30,000 – $40,000 per year for international studentsMS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)Details
17. 1717.Texas A&M UniversityJ. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical Engineering · College Station, TexasApprox. USD $28,000 – $38,000 per year for international studentsMS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)Details
18. 1818.University of Colorado BoulderPaul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering · Boulder, ColoradoApprox. USD $32,000 – $42,000 per year for international studentsMS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)Details
19. 1919.University of Southern CaliforniaAerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department · Los Angeles, CaliforniaApprox. USD $58,000 – $68,000 per yearMS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)Details
20. 2020.University of MarylandDepartment of Mechanical Engineering · College Park, MarylandApprox. USD $35,000 – $45,000 per year for international studentsMS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)Details

Australia is a strong destination for mechanical engineering education, with several universities ranked in the global QS Top 60. Engineers feature prominently on Australia's skilled migration lists, and the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) allows extended post-study work rights, making Australia especially attractive for graduates seeking a pathway to permanent residency.

1. 11.University of MelbourneDepartment of Mechanical Engineering · Parkville, Melbourne, VictoriaApprox. AUD $48,000 – $54,000 per yearMaster of Engineering (Mechanical): 2 years (full-time)Details
2. 22.University of New South WalesUNSW School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering · Kensington, Sydney, New South WalesApprox. AUD $46,000 – $52,000 per yearMaster of Engineering (Mechanical): 2 years (full-time)Details
3. 33.University of SydneySchool of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering · Camperdown, Sydney, New South WalesApprox. AUD $48,000 – $54,000 per yearMaster of Professional Engineering (Mechanical): 2 years (full-time)Details
4. 44.Monash UniversityDepartment of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering · Clayton (Melbourne), VictoriaApprox. AUD $46,000 – $52,000 per yearMaster of Engineering (Mechanical): 2 years (full-time)Details
5. 55.University of QueenslandSchool of Mechanical and Mining Engineering · St Lucia, Brisbane, QueenslandApprox. AUD $44,000 – $50,000 per yearMaster of Engineering (Mechanical): 2 years (full-time)Details
6. 66.Australian National UniversitySchool of Engineering · Acton, Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryApprox. AUD $44,000 – $50,000 per yearMaster of Engineering (Mechanical): 2 years (full-time)Details
7. 77.University of Technology SydneyUTS School of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering · Sydney, New South WalesApprox. AUD $42,000 – $48,000 per yearMaster of Engineering (Mechanical): 2 years (full-time)Details
8. 88.University of AdelaideAdelaide University — School of Mechanical Engineering · Adelaide, South AustraliaApprox. AUD $42,000 – $48,000 per yearMaster of Engineering (Mechanical): 2 years (full-time)Details
9. 99.Curtin UniversitySchool of Civil and Mechanical Engineering · Bentley, Perth, Western AustraliaApprox. AUD $40,000 – $46,000 per yearMaster of Engineering (Mechanical): 2 years (full-time)Details
10. 1010.University of Western AustraliaUWA School of Engineering · Crawley, Perth, Western AustraliaApprox. AUD $44,000 – $50,000 per yearMaster of Engineering (Mechanical): 2 years (full-time)Details
11. 1111.Queensland University of TechnologyQUT School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering · Brisbane, QueenslandApprox. AUD $40,000 – $46,000 per yearMaster of Engineering (Mechanical): 2 years (full-time)Details
12. 1212.University of WollongongSchool of Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronic and Biomedical Engineering · Wollongong, New South WalesApprox. AUD $38,000 – $44,000 per yearMaster of Engineering (Mechanical): 2 years (full-time)Details
13. 1313.University of NewcastleSchool of Engineering · Callaghan, Newcastle, New South WalesApprox. AUD $36,000 – $42,000 per yearMaster of Engineering (Mechanical): 2 years (full-time)Details
14. 1414.Deakin UniversitySchool of Engineering · Burwood (Melbourne) / Geelong, VictoriaApprox. AUD $38,000 – $44,000 per yearMaster of Engineering (Mechanical): 2 years (full-time); part-time optionsDetails
15. 1515.RMIT UniversitySchool of Engineering · Melbourne CBD, VictoriaApprox. AUD $40,000 – $46,000 per yearMaster of Engineering (Mechanical): 2 years (full-time)Details
16. 1616.Griffith UniversitySchool of Engineering and Built Environment · Gold Coast / Nathan, QueenslandApprox. AUD $38,000 – $44,000 per yearMaster of Engineering (Mechanical): 2 years (full-time)Details
17. 1717.La Trobe UniversitySchool of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences · Bundoora (Melbourne) / Bendigo, VictoriaApprox. AUD $36,000 – $42,000 per yearMaster of Engineering (Mechanical): 2 years (full-time)Details
18. 1818.Swinburne University of TechnologySchool of Engineering · Hawthorn, Melbourne, VictoriaApprox. AUD $38,000 – $44,000 per yearMaster of Engineering (Mechanical): 2 years (full-time)Details
19. 1919.Flinders UniversityCollege of Science and Engineering · Bedford Park (Adelaide), South AustraliaApprox. AUD $36,000 – $42,000 per yearMaster of Engineering (Mechanical): 2 years (full-time)Details
20. 2020.Western Sydney UniversitySchool of Engineering, Design and Built Environment · Penrith, Sydney, New South WalesApprox. AUD $34,000 – $40,000 per yearMaster of Engineering (Mechanical): 2 years (full-time)Details

Canadian mechanical engineering programmes at Toronto, UBC, Waterloo, McGill and Alberta are linked to the aerospace, automotive and energy industries, with both course-based and funded research routes.

1. 11.University of TorontoDepartment of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering · Toronto, OntarioApprox. CAD $25,000 – $60,000 per year (MEng); thesis routes lower with fundingMEng (course-based) or MASc (thesis): 1–2 years (full-time)Details
2. 22.University of British ColumbiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering · Vancouver, British ColumbiaApprox. CAD $20,000 – $50,000 per year; thesis routes lower with fundingMEng or MASc: 1–2 years (full-time)Details
3. 33.University of WaterlooDepartment of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering · Waterloo, OntarioApprox. CAD $20,000 – $55,000 per year; thesis routes lower with fundingMEng or MASc: 1–2 years (full-time)Details
4. 44.McGill UniversityDepartment of Mechanical Engineering · Montréal, QuébecApprox. CAD $20,000 – $45,000 per yearMEng or MSc (thesis): 1–2 years (full-time)Details
5. 55.University of AlbertaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering · Edmonton, AlbertaApprox. CAD $15,000 – $40,000 per yearMEng or MSc (thesis): 1–2 years (full-time)Details
6. 66.McMaster UniversityDepartment of Mechanical Engineering · Hamilton, OntarioApprox. CAD $20,000 – $45,000 per yearMEng or MASc: 1–2 years (full-time)Details
7. 77.Queen’s UniversityDepartment of Mechanical and Materials Engineering · Kingston, OntarioApprox. CAD $15,000 – $40,000 per yearMASc or MEng: 1–2 years (full-time)Details
8. 88.University of CalgaryDepartment of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering · Calgary, AlbertaApprox. CAD $20,000 – $45,000 per yearMEng or MSc (thesis): 1–2 years (full-time)Details
9. 99.Western UniversityDepartment of Mechanical and Materials Engineering · London, OntarioApprox. CAD $15,000 – $40,000 per yearMEng or MESc (thesis): 1–2 years (full-time)Details
10. 1010.Concordia UniversityGina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science – Mechanical, Industrial and Aerospace Engineering · Montréal, QuébecApprox. CAD $20,000 – $40,000 per yearMEng or MASc: 1.5–2 years (full-time)Details
11. 1111.Carleton UniversityDepartment of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering · Ottawa, OntarioApprox. CAD $15,000 – $40,000 per yearMEng or MASc: 1.5–2 years (full-time)Details
12. 1212.University of OttawaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering · Ottawa, OntarioApprox. CAD $15,000 – $40,000 per yearMEng or MASc: 1.5–2 years (full-time)Details
13. 1313.York UniversityLassonde School of Engineering – Mechanical Engineering · Toronto, OntarioApprox. CAD $20,000 – $45,000 per yearMEng or MASc: 1–2 years (full-time)Details
14. 1414.Dalhousie UniversityDepartment of Mechanical Engineering · Halifax, Nova ScotiaApprox. CAD $15,000 – $35,000 per yearMEng or MASc: 1–2 years (full-time)Details
15. 1515.University of ManitobaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering · Winnipeg, ManitobaApprox. CAD $12,000 – $30,000 per yearMEng or MSc (thesis): 1–2 years (full-time)Details
16. 1616.University of SaskatchewanDepartment of Mechanical Engineering · Saskatoon, SaskatchewanApprox. CAD $12,000 – $30,000 per yearMEng or MSc (thesis): 1–2 years (full-time)Details

Germany’s mechanical engineering programmes at TUM, RWTH Aachen, KIT, Stuttgart and TU Berlin are among the best in Europe, closely linked to the automotive, aerospace and manufacturing industries.

1. 11.Technical University of Munich (TUM)TUM School of Engineering and Design · Munich (Garching), BavariaNon-EU Master’s tuition of roughly €4,000–€6,000 per semester plus a semester fee of about €100M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering (English-taught options): 2 years (full-time)Details
2. 22.RWTH Aachen UniversityFaculty of Mechanical Engineering · Aachen, North Rhine-WestphaliaNo tuition fee for international students; semester contribution of roughly €300 per semester including a transport ticketM.Sc. Mechanical Engineering (English-taught options): 2 years (full-time)Details
3. 33.Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)Department of Mechanical Engineering · Karlsruhe, Baden-WürttembergNon-EU tuition of €1,500 per semester plus a semester fee of roughly €160M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering (English-taught options): 2 years (full-time)Details
4. 44.Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin)Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Transport Systems · BerlinNo tuition fee for international students; semester contribution of roughly €300 per semester including a transport ticketM.Sc. Mechanical Engineering / Industrial Engineering (English-taught options): 2 years (full-time)Details
5. 55.TU DarmstadtDepartment of Mechanical Engineering · Darmstadt, HesseNo tuition fee for international students; semester contribution of roughly €300–€400 per semester including a transport ticketM.Sc. Mechanical and Process Engineering (English-taught options): 2 years (full-time)Details
6. 66.University of StuttgartFaculty of Engineering Design, Production Engineering and Automotive Engineering · Stuttgart, Baden-WürttembergNon-EU tuition of €1,500 per semester plus a semester fee of roughly €160M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering / Automotive Engineering (English-taught options): 2 years (full-time)Details
7. 77.TU DresdenFaculty of Mechanical Science and Engineering · Dresden, SaxonyNo tuition fee for international students; semester contribution of roughly €300 per semester including a transport ticketM.Sc. Mechanical Engineering (English-taught options): 2 years (full-time)Details
8. 88.Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH)Institute of Mechanical Engineering · HamburgNo tuition fee for international students; semester contribution of roughly €300 per semester including a transport ticketM.Sc. Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics (English-taught options): 2 years (full-time)Details
9. 99.Leibniz University HannoverFaculty of Mechanical Engineering · Hannover, Lower SaxonyNo tuition fee for international students; semester contribution of roughly €400 per semester including a transport ticketM.Sc. Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering (English-taught options): 2 years (full-time)Details
10. 1010.University of Duisburg-EssenFaculty of Engineering – International Studies in Engineering (ISE) · Duisburg / Essen, North Rhine-WestphaliaNo tuition fee for international students; semester contribution of roughly €300 per semester including a transport ticketM.Sc. Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics (English-taught options): 2 years (full-time)Details

Mechanical engineering master’s programmes at Trinity, UCD, UCC, UL, Galway and DCU link closely to Ireland’s medical-device, pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries.

1. 11.Trinity College DublinSchool of Engineering – Mechanical, Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering · Dublin, LeinsterApprox. €26,000 – €32,000 per yearMSc Mechanical / Biomedical Engineering options: 1 year (full-time)Details
2. 22.University College Dublin (UCD)School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering · Dublin, LeinsterApprox. €26,000 – €32,000 per yearMEngSc / ME Mechanical Engineering: 1–2 years (full-time)Details
3. 33.University College Cork (UCC)School of Engineering and Architecture – Mechanical Engineering · Cork, MunsterApprox. €22,000 – €28,000 per yearMEngSc Mechanical Engineering: 1 year (full-time)Details
4. 44.University of Limerick (UL)Department of Mechanical, Aeronautical and Biomedical Engineering · Limerick, MunsterApprox. €20,000 – €26,000 per yearME / MSc Mechanical, Aeronautical or Biomedical Engineering: 1–2 years (full-time)Details
5. 55.University of GalwayCollege of Science and Engineering – Mechanical Engineering · Galway, ConnachtApprox. €20,000 – €26,000 per yearMEngSc Mechanical Engineering / Biomedical Engineering options: 1 year (full-time)Details
6. 66.Dublin City University (DCU)School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering · Dublin, LeinsterApprox. €18,000 – €24,000 per yearMEng Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering: 1–2 years (full-time)Details
7. 77.Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)School of Mechanical Engineering · Dublin, LeinsterApprox. €14,000 – €20,000 per yearMSc / MEng Mechanical Engineering options: 1–2 yearsDetails

New Zealand’s mechanical engineering programmes at Auckland, Canterbury, Massey and AUT are Engineering New Zealand accredited and closely linked to manufacturing, agri-tech and marine industries.

1. 11.University of AucklandDepartment of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering · Auckland, North IslandApprox. NZ$45,000 – NZ$58,000 per yearMaster of Engineering Studies (MEngSt) / Master of Engineering (ME): 1–2 yearsDetails
2. 22.University of CanterburyDepartment of Mechanical Engineering · Christchurch, South IslandApprox. NZ$38,000 – NZ$50,000 per yearMaster of Engineering (ME) / Master of Engineering Studies: 1–2 yearsDetails
3. 33.Massey UniversitySchool of Food and Advanced Technology / Engineering and Advanced Technology · Auckland (Albany), Palmerston North and WellingtonApprox. NZ$35,000 – NZ$48,000 per yearMaster of Engineering (Mechanical / Mechatronics): 1–2 yearsDetails
4. 44.Auckland University of Technology (AUT)School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences · Auckland, North IslandApprox. NZ$35,000 – NZ$46,000 per yearMaster of Engineering (ME): 1–2 yearsDetails
5. 55.University of WaikatoFaculty of Science and Engineering · Hamilton, North IslandApprox. NZ$32,000 – NZ$44,000 per yearMaster of Engineering (Mechanical options): 1–2 yearsDetails

Mechanical engineering master’s programmes at Khalifa University, the American University of Sharjah, UAEU and BITS Pilani Dubai are linked to the UAE’s aerospace, energy, HVAC and manufacturing sectors.

1. 11.Khalifa UniversityCollege of Engineering and Physical Sciences – Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · Abu Dhabi, UAETuition varies; many graduate students receive fully funded scholarships with a monthly stipend (competitive; indicative; verify on official website)MSc Mechanical Engineering (research-based, check current availability): about 2 yearsDetails
2. 22.American University of Sharjah (AUS)College of Engineering – Mechanical Engineering · Sharjah, UAEApprox. AED 60,000 – AED 110,000 total programme feeMSc Mechanical Engineering (check current availability): 1.5–2 yearsDetails
3. 33.United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)College of Engineering – Mechanical Engineering · Al Ain, Abu Dhabi emirateFees for international students vary by programme and nationality; confirm directly with the universityMSc Mechanical Engineering (check current availability): about 2 yearsDetails
4. 44.BITS Pilani Dubai CampusEngineering and Technology · Dubai International Academic City, DubaiApprox. AED 50,000 – AED 80,000 total programme feeMaster of Engineering – Mechanical options (check current availability): 1–2 yearsDetails
5. 55.University of SharjahCollege of Engineering – Mechanical Engineering · Sharjah, UAEFees for international students vary by programme and nationality; confirm directly with the universityMSc Mechanical Engineering (check current availability): about 2 yearsDetails